Greek visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting Greece for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Greece for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Greece e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Greece visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Greece tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Greece.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Greece.
If you are looking for Greece visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Greece nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Greece in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Houston: The Consulate of Greece in Houston, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Atlanta: The Consulate of Greece in Atlanta, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- New York: The Consulate General of Greece in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of Greece in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- San Francisco: The Consulate General of Greece in San Francisco, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Chicago: The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Boston: The Consulate General of Greece in Boston, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Atlanta: The Consulate General of Greece in Atlanta, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Tampa: The Consulate General of Greece in Tampa, United States (Working hours: Close now)
Greece visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Greece diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Greece from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,226,160 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,120,050 | -8.65% |
| 2010 | 1,131,840 | 1.05% |
| 2011 | 1,155,420 | 2.08% |
| 2012 | 1,190,790 | 3.06% |
| 2013 | 1,226,160 | 2.97% |
| 2014 | 1,131,840 | -7.69% |
| 2015 | 750,250 | -33.71% |
| 2016 | 1,155,420 | 54.00% |
| 2017 | 1,226,160 | 6.12% |
| 2018 | 1,226,160 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,179,000 | -3.85% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Greece & United States comparison
Greece's area is approximately 128,900 km2 (49,768 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 70.97 times bigger than Greece.
As of October 2025, Greece's population is ~10.2 million people - 330,594,329 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Greece & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Greece | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,172,900 | 340,767,229 | 330.6 million fewer people live in Greece than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 135 | 273 | Greece has 138 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 141 | 134 | Greece passport holders can visit 7 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 249 | 1147 | Greek hosts 898 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Greece in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Greece in 2019 was approximately 1,179,000.
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